North Vancouver vs West Vancouver: Home Prices and Housing Market Compared
In October 2026, the benchmark price was $2,299,200 in West Vancouver, 79% higher than the $1,281,400 in North Vancouver. Over the past year, the benchmark price fell 2.7% in North Vancouver and 3.5% in West Vancouver. A detached home had a benchmark price of $2,058,800 in North Vancouver and $2,864,900 in West Vancouver; a condo, $736,300 and $1,142,600. North Vancouver is a balanced market, while West Vancouver is a buyer's market (sales at 43% and 29% of new listings). On a home at the benchmark price, a buyer pays $23,628 in North Vancouver and $46,976 in West Vancouver.
Side by side
| North VancouverOctober 2026 | West VancouverOctober 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,281,400 benchmark | $2,299,200 benchmark |
| Yearly change in price | -2.7% | -3.5% |
| Homes sold | 167 (-11.2% yearly) | 45 (-22.4% yearly) |
| Detached / single-family | $2,058,800 benchmark | $2,864,900 benchmark |
| Condo / apartment | $736,300 benchmark | $1,142,600 benchmark |
| Market conditions | Balanced (43% sales to new listings) | Buyer's market (29% sales to new listings) |
| Land transfer tax at that price | $23,628 | $46,976 |
Latest month of each report. Prices are averages of all homes sold unless marked; conditions come from the sales-to-new-listings ratio (a buyer's market below 40%, a seller's above 60%), or for Greater Vancouver's region from sales to active listings (below 12% and above 20%). Land transfer tax is worked out on the price in the first row with the land transfer tax calculator, before any first-time buyer rebate.
North Vancouver vs West Vancouver Housing Market: Quick Answers
Is North Vancouver more expensive than West Vancouver?
No. In October 2026, the benchmark price was $2,299,200 in West Vancouver, 79% higher than the $1,281,400 in North Vancouver.
Are home prices going up in North Vancouver or West Vancouver?
Over the past year, the benchmark price fell 2.7% in North Vancouver and 3.5% in West Vancouver.
Is it easier to buy in North Vancouver or West Vancouver?
West Vancouver, going by market conditions. North Vancouver is a balanced market, while West Vancouver is a buyer's market (sales at 43% and 29% of new listings).
Full reports and tools
- North Vancouver housing market report
- West Vancouver housing market report
- City vs City affordability comparison: what the same income buys in each city
- Land transfer tax calculator, with first-time buyer rebates
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